To carry these items brings luck, with “something old” representing the bride’s ties to family and days past, “something new” symbolizing a bride’s new life and “something blue” representing, from the Roman tradition and/or Christian association with the Virgin Mary, purity and fidelity. A bride borrows an item from a happy couple hoping to share the luck they’ve had in love, while the Scottish sixpence tradition symbolizes wealth.

Such a bevy of lucky accoutrement can, however, make a bride feel like a walking yard sale. For the tasteful lady, an assortment of sparkling jewels, fitting one or more of the categories, can be both symbolic and chic. And let’s face it: Anything you can say with words is often better said with diamonds. Something oldAntique style 1.18 ct. sapphire, 1.13 ct. diamond and white gold bracelet with matching .44 ct. sapphire and .03 ct. diamond ring, from Fisher & Sons; 14 K gold, 1.5 ct. sapphire and .9 ct diamond-accented ring, from Symmetry Jewelers; Antique art deco 1.01 ct. cushion-cut diamond and platinum ring with sapphire detail, from Wellington & Company.